Watch enthusiasts can sign up for the special watchmaking classes by Zenith watchmakers on August 31 and September 1 by email. Attendance is on a “first come, first served” basis.

There will be showcases of timepieces from Zenith’s past, present and future as vintage El Primero watches are specially flown in for the exhibition. Zenith has also put together an exclusive collection of existing and new El Primero watches that will give an indication of the direction the watchmaker will be charting.

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Similar to the Le Monde Étoilé de Zenith organised in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, A Star Through Time allows visitors to relive the legendary tale of how watchmaker Charles Vermot hid the tools for making El Primero movements in the attic of the manufacture. Guests can create interactive photos with 3D displays and props in the 3D setup of the secret attic.

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Unlike visiting a boutique where watches are mostly kept in glass windows and showcases, visitors to A Star Through Time will get to try on a wide range of current timepieces at the open concept watch bar.

Click on the video below to preview the Zenith Defy Inventor, which is also one of the acts not to be missed at A Star Through Time. See the watch in the metal at the special Defy Inventor room at the exhibition.

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